Ameerega bilinguis (Colombian line)
Ameerega bilinguis (Colombian line)
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$250.00 USD
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Ameerega bilinguis or Ecuador Poison Dart frog. This line has its origin in the Amazon jungle of Colombia, bred and legally offered for the first time by Tesoros de Colombia via Tesorosfrogs.com
Description |
Colorful red, blue, black and yellow frog |
Adult Size: 1 - 1 1/4 inches long |
Name: |
Ameerega bilinguis - Ecuador poison frog (Colombian line) |
Origin and history in the hobby: |
We are the first to introduce this species to the international frog hobby, following 8 years of securing permits to breed and export it from our Tesoros de Colombia facilities. |
Husbandry: |
Terrarium size and Social Behavior: |
We recommend housing this species in social groups of 2 to 10 frogs in terrariums of 30 gallons or larger, with climbing options like spikeless bromeliads, sturdy-leaved plants, or platforms. Preferably use a thick layer of Tesoros de Colombia Cacao dried leaves as the substrate. |
Temperature: |
This species prefers a range between 65 and 81 °F |
Humidity: |
A range between 70 - 90 % is recommended |
Nutrition: |
Fruit flies (Drosophila), pinhead crickets and springtails with supplemented with minerals and vitamins |
Age and Longevity: |
We offer only frogs 3+months old. We estimate a longevity of 8 years. |
Conservation in the Wild: |
This species is native to the Putumayo and Caquetá regions of Colombia and is currently classified as Least Concern, though further research is needed. Your purchases help support ongoing scientific research on this species. |
Threats: |
Habitat destruction, Chytrid fungus infection |